Collins
Property
This Priority-1 acquired Greenway Property is located
in a residential area in southwest Atlanta. This acquisition adds
to the protected stream footage along South Utoy Creek. A high percentage
of both large and small property owners in southwest Atlanta have
participated in the Atlanta Greenway Acquisition Project resulting
in a connected corridor of protected streamside buffer areas. A
linear protected streamside corridor creates a more stable habitat
for plants and animals. This specific acquisition also includes
protection of the floodplain. Protecting the floodplain is an important
element in protecting the ecosystem of the stream. It also helps
to prevent flooding downstream. A vegetated buffer and floodplain
slows the flow of stormwater into the stream and allows the water
to infiltrate the ground, preventing erosion and bank collapse.